I was relieved to see that I had cut the measuring device in half.

(I'm so glad (・・・・)......)

　I'm really glad I got the word in advance that I wouldn't have to pay for it.

(Machines like that are incredibly expensive. .......) Anyway, I'm glad ......)

　So, after I had narrowly avoided a major crisis of paying the bill, I took a breath.

I breathed a sigh of relief.　The anti-shock mechanism No. 3, which had never been destroyed before, suffered a tragedy in which it was cut in half!　And the result was an astonishing perfect score of one hundred points!　That's Allen-Rhoddle!　The ability to defeat my sister is real!

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.

(......) Hahaha. It's not like they're going to be happy about it. (......)

　They adore Idris, and there's no way they're going to like me for surpassing her record.

　And then.

You know, Allen, .......

"That's some ...... you got there, ......!

　Shidou and Idra, who had been ignited with rivalry, stared at me with glazed eyes.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to say.

　These are two belligerent people.
　They are a belligerent pair. If I push them further, they might say, "Fight right here!

　And so, as I passed the moment without incident.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. My ...... anti-shock mechanism #3 is ......?

　Kemmy, who was just next to me, slumped his shoulders in disappointment.

"......?　"My '......'?

　That's when her words caught my attention.

The measuring device you just saw was the Chancellor's handiwork. She's a genius scientist, as it seems.

　From the side, Idras-san explained.

"A genius scientist, ......?　That's amazing .......

　I had no idea that such a gambler was a genius scientist. .......
　People are not always what they seem.

　After that - using the anti-shock mechanism No. 2 that was lying in the back of the warehouse, the measurement of short-range attacks continued.
It seems that the program inside "No. 2" and "No. 3" are the same, and there is no difference in the measurement results.

　After all the first-year students had been measured, the broadcast sounded again.

"Now then, let's move on to the second event, 'Long-Range Attack'!　You will now fire a long-distance attack at the measuring device 30 meters away!　The higher the power, the higher the score will be displayed on the LCD above the measuring device, so please give it your all!

　The more powerful the attack, the higher the score will be displayed on the LCD above the measuring device.

"...... long distance attack. I'm not very good at it, but that's okay. ......

　He stood on the white line, scratching his head.

I'm not sure what to do.

　He swung his Vanalgandh, and a huge spear of ice shot up into the air and hit the center of the measuring device.

The result was a score of eighty-three!　Considering that long-distance attacks are harder to score than short-distance attacks, this is a pretty high score!

　This is a long-distance attack. ......
　This is a long range attack. The broadcasters are right, 83 points is not bad at all.

　But.

"d*mn, that's subtle .......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"I'm next.

　This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.
　Clothed in a high-voltage electric current from her flying thunderbolt, she raised a spear above her head.

　In the next instant, a huge thunderbolt rained down from the cloudless blue sky onto the tip of the spear.

(This is ......!

　This is the strongest blow she has ever unleashed, as shown at the Sword King Festival.

This is the most powerful strike she has ever delivered, as seen at the Sword King Festival. 100 million volts - Imperator Gloom!

　The spiral blue thunderbolt struck the measuring device with precision.
　A cloud of dust rolled up and a burning smell spread around.

The result was-- "Ninety-five points!　This is a tremendous record!　I'm sure you're right.　You are the ace of Shirayuri Academy after all!

　As soon as it was broadcasted, the first-year students around me erupted in joy.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

　As I was gazing at his overwhelming record.

"Hmmm, I win.

　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　...... Apparently, she also hates to lose.

"Aaah!　I'll kill you!　I'll kill you!

"If you add it up, I'm 188. You got 177. ...... for the win.



Wait, we've only finished two events!

"Hmm, then provisional victory ......!

Tentative victory ......!

　Maybe these two are more in tune with each other than I thought. .......

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find any useful information.

...... Okay, let's do this.

　Standing at the white line 30 meters away from the measuring device, I released the darkness at once.
　At that moment, a dense darkness covered the entire Shirayuri Academy.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

I'm not sure what to make of it. But he didn't have this much power back then. ......?

What a horrible power. ......?

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

　I was sure of one thing.

(...... I knew it. The output is much higher ......)

　I'm pretty sure that's what Dodriel's guy said: .......

　--The more you walk the line between life and death, the stronger your soul armor becomes.

　A few days ago I managed to come back alive from a very serious heart attack.
　This must have brought the body and soul closer together, and let the darkness of that person flow into me.

(...... is in good shape)

　The darkness feels familiar.
　It was as if I had been living with this power for a long time, and it felt right.

(This is going to give you a good score. ......!

　When I, clothed in a robe of darkness, raised my pseudo-black sword high in the air.

I'm not sure what to say.

　Kemmy said in a loud voice, "Wait!

What is it, .......? What is it?

"No, please don't!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

　She said this and quickly shook her head.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I turned to look around me, troubled.

"Chancellor!　You can't allow such insolence!

I'm not going to let you get away with it.　You traitor!

What about ......?　That's right, ......!　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　The girls around her booed like arrows at Kemmy.

　...... Apparently, she is not trusted by her students in earnest.

Uh, let's see. ....... Let's do it then. ......?

"...... Yes.

　Kemmy, who had been beaten up by many of the students, nodded cryptically.

(Come on, that's a little pathetic, but ......)

　As for the trust between teacher and student, ...... she'll have to work on that.

(......) No, no, no, no, no. Let's just focus on what's in front of us right now.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

The Sixth Blade - Meigou!

　The moment I released the huge jet-black slash, an unprecedented reaction hit my hands.

I'm not sure what to do.

　It's a huge black slash that's more than twice as big as usual.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to say.

　With Kemmy's grief-stricken voice, the measuring device rolls away, crunching into metal pieces.
　On the cracked LCD, the word "100" appeared.

What a power!　Just overwhelming!　I've never seen a long-distance attack with a perfect score of one hundred before!

　The broadcast voice sounded unpleasantly loud.
　If you look around you, you'll see that most of the female students are frozen in place with their mouths hanging open.

　Then.

You ....... You're much stronger than you were at the Ken-Oh Festival,.......

Allen ....... What kind of training have you been doing ......?

　This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment.

　When I was at a loss as to what to say.

"As expected of you, Allen!　That was a brilliant blow!

You've gotten even stronger. ....... You really are one hell of a guy. ......

　Leah and Rose stepped in at just the right moment.

　After that, the anti-shock mechanism No. 1, which had been lying deep in the warehouse, was brought out and the long range attack was measured.



　And so, after completing various events such as sword speed, leg strength, and reaction time, the results were finally announced.

　If you look at the clock tower, it's already seventeen o'clock - the sun is slowly starting to set.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so excited about this.

　As soon as the broadcast announced this in a loud voice, a tense atmosphere began to waft through the air.

　As expected, I don't remember my total score now that I've done the ten events to the best of my ability.
　It was a tense moment for me as well.

First, the representative of Shirayuri College!　Our sister, Idra Luxmalia, scored 950 points!　A score of 900!　It's a great record, with another fifty points on top of that!

　At that moment, the female students around her were all in an uproar.

That's my sister!　That's my dream score of nine hundred!

That's enough to beat that nasty Allen Rhoddle!

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a great idea.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it.　I did it!　It's a victory for you, sister!

"......

　I'm not sure if you'll be able to find the right one for you.

(A three point difference? .......) It's a shame. ......

After the long-distance attack, he outperformed Idra in many events.
After the long-distance attack, he outperformed Idola in many events, although Shidou was ahead in the number of events he won: .......
　The twelve-point difference created by the long-distance attack must have slowed him down.
　He lost by a narrow margin in the overall score.

And the result for Allen-Rhoddle, the representative of the Thousand Blade Academy, was-- 975 points!　This is a tremendous record!　It's probably the highest score in the history of Shirayuri College!

"d*mn .......
I lost again. ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

　Right after that.

I'm not sure what to do. The odds on Allen are fifty times ....... I'll tighten it up ...... 50 million golds ......!　Hmmm... Hmmm... ......... It's a good idea.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

"Booze, snacks, and gambling: ......!　I'm going to have a big weekend!　Yee-haw!

　He was running around like a child with unusually high tension.

　I don't know why, but I felt like ...... I was going to be broke by the weekend.

The most outstanding first-year student, Allen-Roddle, will receive a plaque and certificate at a later date!　--And that concludes the sixth ability test of the year!　Thank you for your hard work!

　After finishing the ability test, we had a simple dinner in the cafeteria.

　After that, we used the large schoolyard to practice our swordsmanship.

　Leah and Rose practiced the Hao-ryu and Sakuraga-itto-ryu kata beside me.
　Shidou is working on his long range attacks.
　Cain is happily gesturing next to me.
　Hydra is working on his lightning technique.

(...... is still fun.)

　This is how I practice my swordsmanship with everyone.
　I loved this time so much.
　I wished that time would just stop.

　A few hours later, when the sun had completely set, we decided to split up.

"See you tomorrow, Leah, Rose and Idra.

"Yeah. Good night, Allen.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

　Since the boys' dormitory and the girls' dormitory are located on opposite sides of the school, we parted ways with Leah and her friends in the schoolyard.

　Later.

"Mr. Sydow, Mr. Cain. I'll leave you to it.

"Oh.

"God, I'll see you later!

　I left them at the faculty dormitory and went into the room assigned to me.

I walked into my room and said, "I'm home.

　I said goodbye to them, but of course they didn't answer.

(......I'm still a little lonely without Leah.)

　It's not like you're in the same room with her, because this isn't Senbei Academy.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm tired. ......

　It's a good idea to have a good time.

　It's a good idea to take a bath before you go to work.

(I think I'll take a bath and go to bed a little early today. ......)

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

(...... who is it?)

　It's already ten o'clock in the morning, according to the clock.



(Could it be ...... Leah?)

　I opened the front door with a vague idea of what I was looking for.

　And there he was.

"Good evening, Allen.

　It was Idra, carrying a small backpack.

"Hey, Idra-san, ......?　What's going on, ...... at this hour?

"Yeah, I'm just... Can I come in ......?

Yeah, yeah, go ahead. ......

Thank you. --I'm sorry to bother you.

　And so, with a bit of a bad feeling in my heart, I invited the unexpected guest, Idra-san, into my room.